Northwest Colorado U-Pick Farms - 2024 PickYourOwn.ORG

Looking for a local, pick-your-own farm in Northwest Colorado? Scroll down this page and you will see the U-Pick farms in Northwest Colorado, sorted by county. Those that offer organic or sustainably grown produce are identified by the words "organic" and/or "sustainable" in Green, next to their name  (see "What does Organic mean?"). The U-pick crops they offer follow the name of the farm. To search the page for a specific crop, use Ctrl-F (or on an ipad or Mac, use their "search on this page" function) If they have a website, the name will be in blue and underlined; click on it and it will open their website. If you find anything outdated or inaccurate, see the customer and farmer menus (as appropriate) at the top menu bar to submit updates and corrections and help me keep each current!

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New! Road tripping and camping is a great way to have a fun, safe and inexpensive family trip. The national and state parks and monuments are open, and campgrounds usually cost between $10 and $40 per night. September to November is the best camping weather.  See our new website Road Tripping and Camping.com for tips, tricks, guides, checklists and info about parks, monuments and other places to visit.

New! We just went live with our latest website, FunFactoryTours.com - As they name implies, you can find a fun factory tour, including chocolate, automobiles, historical forts and sites, famous buildings, Active Federal facilities even fun geology: like fossils and volcanic areas

Note: Beware the copycat websites like the one that stole our name and uses .farm extension: they copied my work and do NOT even update the info! I make updates EVERY day. They use tech tricks to get higher rankings, but have many more inaccuracies and out-dated info. Obviously, I cannot check every farm every day, but I do check as many as I can every day, and respond to all requests.  They don't. Don't support the scammers!

Remember to always check with the farm's own website or Facebook page before you go - or call or email them if they don't have a website or Facebook page. Conditions at the farms and crops can change literally overnight, so if you want to avoid a wasted trip out there - check with the farm directly before you go! And if you know of any farms I missed and want to add a farm, please let me know!   I'm making updates for this year as fast as I can - if you find anything out-of-date, wrong or not working - please let me know! This website is supported by purchases you make through the links to products on Amazon. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This allows me to continue to maintain the website and make improvements!

What's in season in December 2024, and other timely information:

Notes for December 2024: Crop growth is slowing down, except for Christmas tree farms and if you live in southern California, southern Texas, Florida or along the Gulf coast where citrus are starting, and believe it or not, the blueberry and strawberry season in those areas is about to begin. See your state harvest calendar . This year, much of the country is still seeing mild weather, so lettuce, peas, broccoli, cabbage  and other greens are thriving.  And this is a good time to get a canner and  learn how to preserve foods for the winter, like canning some applesauce, apple butter or jam, which make great gifts. As do your own homemade specialty liqueurs! How about homemade cranberry sauce or a pumpkin pie made from a real pumpkin for the holidays? See our comprehensive list of easy home canning, jam and jelly making, preserving, drying and freezing directions. You can access recipes and other resources from the drop down menus at the top of the page or the site search. A fun winter activity is to make your own ice cream, even gelato, or low fat or low sugar ice cream - see this page. If you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to write me!

Valentine's Day - February 14 - See this website for Valentines Day history, facts and Amazon's top picks for fast, easy, inexpensive gifts for the man, woman or children in your life!

Easter will be April 4, 2021 - if you want to take your children to a free Easter egg hunt - see our companion website to find a local Easter Egg hunt!

 

Children's Consignment Sales occur in both the Spring and Fall  See our companion website to find a local community or church kid's consignment sale!

Northwest Colorado U-Pick Farms and Orchards in 2024, by county

Click on the resources drop-down above, if you need a county map

Clear Creek County

Eagle County

Garfield County

• Orchard Creek Ranch - No pesticides are used, apples, Cider mill (fresh apple cider made on the premises), U-pick and already picked, farm market, porta-potties, picnic area you may bring your own food
  0150 County Road 137 Mailing: 726 County Road 137, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601. Phone: (970) 945-2224. Alternate Phone: (970) 618-0290. Email: ocreekrmls@gmail.com. Open: Weekends beginning last weekend in September; Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 9 am to 5 pm; Open weekends through October or until apples are gone; Call for information and availability. Directions: Take Canyon Creek Exit #109 off I-70; West of Glenwood Springs and follow our signs! The orchard is at the corner of Canyon Creek Road; enter at green gate just up the road from the turn off. Click here for a map and directions. We do not use pesticides on the crops. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. We also sell fresh pressed apple cider, gourmet vinegar, bags of dried apple wood chips for BBQ's, Colorado Wildflower Honey infused with CBD rich hemp oil and lavender, dried cinnamon and plain apple chips, t-shirts, and reusable produce bags. Fun for all ages. Wear sturdy shoes for walking in the orchard. We provide long pole apple pickers. Apples are sold by the pound; there is no entrance fee.Orchard Creek Ranch Facebook page (UPDATED: April 01, 2018)

Gilpin County

Grand County

Jackson County

Lake County

Mesa County

• Bolton's Orchards - Uses integrated pest management practices, apples, peaches, peppers, winter squash, tomatoes, Cider mill (fresh apple cider made on the premises), U-pick and already picked, farm market, farm animals, school tours
  2257 L Road, Grand Junction, CO 81505. Phone: 970 216 6048. Alternate Phone: 970 241 9398. Email: fortbolton@gmail.com. Open: 3 pm to 7 pm daily or call to arrange other times; July 1 to November 14. Directions: The orchards are located north of the Grand Junction mall. Go north on 23 Road until it turns west and becomes L Road. Go to 2275 L Road. You will see the sign on the south side of the road. Click here for a map and directions. We use integrated pest management practices. Payment: Cash, Check. Click here for a link to our Facebook page.
• Fruit Basket Orchards - apples, apricots, blackberries, cherries, flowers, grapes, melons, nectarines, peaches, peppers, plums, raspberries (red), summer squash, winter squash, strawberries, tomatoes, other vegetables, U-pick and already picked, restrooms, picnic area, school tours
  253 32-1/2 Road, Grand Junction, CO 81503. Phone: 970 434-5309. Alternate Phone: 970 773-6088. Email: fruitbasketgj@gmail.com. Open: Saturday and Sunday from 10 am to 4 pm or during the week by appointment, June 15 to November 15. Directions: We are easy to find! Take 32 Road south from Clifton or north from Highway 50. At the stoplight for B-1/2 Road, head east and go 1/2 mile to 32-1/2 Road. Turn north and the store will be on your left. Click here for a map and directions. Sweet Cherries: mid-June Tart Cherries: early July Peaches: early July to early September Apricots: mid-July Flowers: July and August Raspberries: mid-July to frost Plums: late July and August Nectarines: late July and August Grapes: August Apples: late August through November. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. Fruit Basket Facebook page.

Moffat County

Pitkin County

Rio Blanco

Routt County

Summit County

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Other Local Farm Products (Honey, Horses, Milk, Meat, Eggs, Etc.)
(NOT pick-your-own, unless they are also listed above)

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